Prince Laurent was present for the festivities, even though he stated in the media a few days ago that he wanted to leave Belgium. Why did Prince Laurent participate in this ceremony in honor of the King – his brother Philippe – when he no longer really feels Belgian?
Prince Laurent was there for the Te Deum, but he used this very important official representation to complain about his situation as prince.
It was during the crowd bath that things got out of hand. Normally, no interviews are held at this time.
But the prince began to answer questions from journalists, which gave rise to a sort of improvised mini press conference.
The comments made by the Prince – who compared his situation with that of a migrant – were sometimes shocking. He compared his situation with that of a migrant.
In front of public television cameras, he declared: “What I ask is that we respect basic law”. “I don’t make it a question of financial means, but of respect. When a migrant comes here, he registers and he has rights,” he continued. “I am perhaps also a migrant… But whose family put the State in place. I am asking for the right to social recognition, that’s not much to ask.”
As a reminder, Prince Laurent still receives an endowment of more than 300,000 euros. The King’s brother also deplores not having social security coverage and is taking legal action against the Belgian state.
The trial will be held on November 25 before the labor court. The story does not say what King Philippe thought of these excesses since let us remember, today was his birthday!
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